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XPRIZE Competitions

XPRIZE Foundation

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-07-07

About This Grant

Large-scale incentive competitions that crowdsource solutions to humanity's grand challenges. Prizes range from $1M-$10M for breakthrough innovations.

Grant Summary

XPRIZE Competitions is a XPRIZE Foundation grant providing $1M to $10M for nonprofit, small business. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

innovationtechnologyclimatehealthocean

Eligibility

nonprofitsmall business

How to Apply

Funding Range

$1M$10M

Deadline

Varies by competition

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for XPRIZE Competitions from XPRIZE Foundation, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to XPRIZE Foundation before the deadline.
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XPRIZE Competitions: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the XPRIZE Competitions?

XPRIZE Competitions is offered by XPRIZE Foundation and is generally open to nonprofit, small business. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the XPRIZE Competitions provide?

XPRIZE Competitions provides between $1M and $10M per award from XPRIZE Foundation. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the XPRIZE Competitions deadline?

XPRIZE Competitions accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, XPRIZE Foundation, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the XPRIZE Competitions?

To apply for XPRIZE Competitions, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from XPRIZE Foundation.